Cuisine of Villahermosa for gourmets. Places for dinner - best restaurants

The best way to get acquainted with the peculiarities of the local cuisine is to visit Rodizio Do Brasil Restaurant. Guests with children are provided with a separate menu. The restaurant's spacious hall can be used for organizing banquets and special occasions. An interesting entertainment program is organized for guests every evening. Merihnos Restaurant specializes in Mexican cuisine as well. However, in its menu, you can also find some attractive Brazilian dishes. If necessary, guests of Merihnos can order delivery or takeaways.

Quezatakos restaurant is very popular among holidaymakers. Not only an extensive menu but also reasonable prices make it particularly attractive. Freshly baked pastries are always served here in the morning, and at lunchtime, the restaurant gathers fans of salads, traditional dishes, and desserts. Quezatakos is also ideal for a family dinner, kids will love fruit desserts and soft drinks.

The city's most notable gastronomic institutions include El Emir Restaurant serving Lebanese cuisine. Its spacious hall can freely accommodate a large company of friends. The restaurant welcomes visitors until late in the evening. In addition to traditional Lebanese dishes, visitors will be offered to try several author's specialties. El Emir would also suit those who want to save on visiting expensive restaurants. Los Jinetes is a Mexican restaurant that resembles a cozy cafe in its design. The institution with tables set on a spacious terrace always has a relaxed atmosphere. Tourists and employees of nearby offices start gathering at Los Jinetes at lunchtime, and in the evenings, it always serves big noisy companies. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Those who prefer dining outdoors will also like A Takear restaurant. Comfortably sitting at a table on its terrace, visitors can taste the most popular Mexican dishes while enjoying the view of nearby attractions. El Bife Argentine restaurant is highly respected among both locals and guests of the city. Attentive staff, a rich selection of favorite foods and drinks, as well as reasonable prices - everything you need to relax. Guests will be pleased with a wide choice of drinks, including fine wines preferred by regular visitors. Those having a sweet tooth must visit Antigua Cafe where the main treats are homemade cakes and fragrant coffee.

Villahermosa’s regional cuisine is very interesting and diverse, so everyone will find something interesting to try there. Local restaurants specializing in the national cuisine offer an equal number of meat and fish dishes. Seasonal vegetables and even fruit are also frequently used in the popular food of the region. Banana is an important ingredient that can be added even to meat and fish. Banana leaves are absolutely irreplaceable in the national cuisine, because fish and meat are often cooked in banana leaves. Chili pepper is one more important aspect of the national food. Foreign guests who try the local food for the first time usually consider it very hot and spicy.

Tourists wishing to try unusual food should definitely order dishes with banana in local restaurants specializing in the national cuisine. For example, Platanos Rellenos or stuffed banana is a very interesting and original local delight. The dish is somewhat reminiscent of classic croquets stuffed with ground pork and banana puree. Platanos Rellenos is always cooked with onion and garlic. Sometimes, Platanos Rellenos can contain raisins or olives.

Toctones de Platano remains one of the most popular quick meals among locals. These are banana chips made of unripe bananas. They are sliced into thin pieces and soaked in salt water. After that, the banana slices are roasted in a hot frying pan with melted fat. National cuisine restaurants in Villahermosa widely offer different types of tortilla. Tortillas with shrimps and garlic are usually the most popular.

Besides that, it is possible to try a special type of Tamales in the city. This food almost always has a circular shape. The popular dish is frequently served in banana leaves. Fans of fish dishes should definitely try a special fish type called Mojarra that is always cooked in a very unusual way. The fish is stuffed with a blend of tomatoes, garlic, onions, peppers, and various spices. After that, the fish is cooked in a special clay pot. Such an original cooking method has made this local dish a true gastronomic masterpiece.

If you happen to visit Villahermosa during national holidays and other celebrations, you will have an opportunity to try a special festive dish called Pochitoque en Verde. This is a true national delicacy cooked from a special species of tropical turtles. The dish was cooked for the first time yet during the colonial period, but Pochitoque en Verde was banned due to its environmental impact. Local restaurants are allowed to cook this dish only during the holidays.